Today’s Headlines – August 5, 2011
Happy Friday! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that the cost of premiums for Medicare’s prescription drug program won’t rise in 2012. The Wall Street Journal’s Washington Wire: House Democrats Attack GOP Members Over Medicare The debt-ceiling deal preserved one line of attack for Democrats: They can still claim House Republicans […]
Today’s Headlines – August 2, 2011
Good morning everyone! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including how the specifics of the debt-ceiling deal might impact Medicare providers. The Washington Post: House Passes Historic Debt Deal On Eve Of Deadline The Senate vote is set for noon Tuesday. Approval would send the measure to President Obama and immediately grant the […]
Today’s Headlines – August 1, 2011
August is here and a debt deal looks near. Here’s what we’re reading to get up to speed. Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about how the politics and policies involved of the debt-ceiling deal are taking shape. The New York Times: Obama And Leaders Reach Debt Deal President Obama and […]
What Will States Do If Federal Dollars Stop Flowing?
With Congress continuing to struggle to reach a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling before the Aug. 2 deadline, speculation abounds about what might happen if the federal government goes into default. Many of the questions have to do with health care spending. The bottom line: It’s a climate of uncertainty. Gail Wilensky, who ran Medicare and Medicaid during the George […]
Today’s Headlines – July 29, 2011
Happy Friday! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest on the stalled debt-ceiling vote and speculation about how the debate may have altered the discussion regarding changes to Medicare. The Washington Post: Debt-Limit Vote Is Canceled In House As Boehner, GOP Leaders Struggle To Gain Votes House Speaker John A. Boehner […]
Today’s Headlines – July 28, 2011
Good Morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the ever-growing U.S. health care tab and about the petition filed by a conservative legal center to bring their health law challenge to the Supreme Court. The Washington Post: Boehner, Other GOP Leaders Ramp Up Pressure On Republicans To Pass Debt Plan […]
Today’s Headlines – July 27, 2011
Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest developments related to efforts to raise the debt ceiling, as well as reports about health policy news from the states. The New York Times: Vote On Boehner Plan Delayed Amid Opposition House Republican leaders were forced on Tuesday night to delay a […]
Today’s Headlines – July 26, 2011
Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about Washington’s debt-celing showdown, and news that the federal government will conduct health insurance rate reviews in 10 states. The Washington Post: President Obama, House Speaker Boehner Present Dueling Debt-Limit Plans To Nation As Boehner tried to rally support for his two-step plan […]
Today’s Headlines – July 25, 2011
Good morning! It’s a big week for a debt ceiling deal, and we’re following it every step of the way. Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on the status of efforts to reach a debt-ceiling deal. The New York Times: Rival Debt Plans Being Assembled By Party Leaders The House speaker, […]
Today’s Headlines – July 22, 2011
Good Morning and Happy Friday! Even as the debt talks continue, some news outlets explore the impact of this uncertainty on Medicare, Medicaid and state budgets. The Associated Press: Amid Debt Talks, House Budget Plan Faces Senate The Senate is moving to cast away a budget cutting plan passed by the Republican-controlled House, clearing the way […]
Today’s Headlines – July 21, 2011
Good Thursday morning! It’s going to top 100 degrees in Washington today, which is almost as hot as the debt talks are getting. Here’s what we’re reading — indoors — to stay cool. Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about some of the specific cuts included in the “Gang of […]
Today’s Headlines – July 20, 2011
Good morning. Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including details on shifts in public opinion about congressional efforts to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, reduce spending for Medicare and other entitlements, and raise taxes. The Wall Street Journal: Public Tilts Toward Debt-Cap Compromise The poll of 1,000 adults, taken July 14-17, found a […]
Today’s headlines – July 19, 2011
Good morning! It’s hot here in Washington, and it’s not just the debt negotiations. Here’s what we’re reading to try to stay cool. Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including updates on the deficit talks, new public opinion polls and health law implementation issues. The Washington Post: Debt-Ceiling Crisis Still Eludes Compromise […]
Today’s Headlines – July 18, 2011
Good morning! Today’s health policy headlines include the latest news on the debt-ceiling talks as well as reports on IPAB and health exchanges. The Washington Post: Congress Tees Up Crucial Votes On Debt Limit A bipartisan effort in the Senate to allow President Obama to raise the federal debt ceiling in exchange for about $1.5 […]
Today’s Headlines – July 15, 2011
Happy Friday! In preparation for the weekend, here’s what we’re following to start the day. Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that the debt-ceiling strategy appears to moving toward a “plan B.” The New York Times: ‘Decision Time’ On Budget, Obama Tells Leaders The president said he might summon the […]
Budget Expert: Don’t Expect Medicare Cuts In Debt Deal – The KHN Interview
Federal budget guru Stan Collender offers his views on the current debt-ceiling talks and how efforts to include entitlement spending reforms in the final deal could effect future budget battles.
Today’s headlines – July 14, 2011
Good morning! Today’s headlines include reports about how tempers are flaring in the midst of debt-ceiling negotiations and how failure to reach an agreement could lead to tough choices about which of the nation’s obligations will be left unpaid. Los Angeles Times: Default Risk Widens Rift Within GOP So far, such warnings have had little impact in […]
Today’s Headlines – July 13, 2011
Today’s headlines detail the next moves in the ongoing budget discussion, including a “last-choice option” proposed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and reports about how the health industry is lining up against possible cuts. The New York Times: Hopes Dwindling For Compromise In Budget Talks From the White House and Congress to financial […]
Today’s Headlines – July 12, 2011
Good morning! In today’s headlines, reports about the new HHS rule on health exchanges rule and how its nod to state flexibility may help states move forward. The New York Times: Obama Administration Rolls Out Standards For Health Insurance Marketplaces In a big step to carry out the new health care law, the Obama administration unveiled […]
Today’s Headlines – July 11, 2011
Good morning! Here’s what we’re reading to get our week started! In today’s health policy headlines, more reports on the challenges President Barack Obama and congressional leaders are facing in the ongoing debt reduction negotiations. The Wall Street Journal: Deficit Negotiators Hit Reset President Barack Obama and Republican leaders in Congress clashed Sunday over the […]
